House lawmakers on Wednesday introduced bipartisan legislation meant to curb President Donald Trump from halting sanctions on Russian put in place by the Obama administration.

"I'm dismayed such a step is even necessary," said Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking member on the House Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Schiff said the Sanctions Review Act aims to reassure European allies that the U.S. stand with them against influence by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Criticizing Trump, Schiff said he hasn't seen a "peep or tweet" from Trump over what he labeled as Russian attempts to destabilize America's democracy and those in Europe.

"We are in a global struggle with Russia right now," Schiff said.

The proposed bill comes in the wake of Michael Flynn's resignation on Monday as national security adviser following revelations he had conversations with a Russian ambassador regarding sanctions prior to Trump taking office. A day later, reports suggested Trump aides were in touch with Russian officials during the presidential campaign.

The sanctions by the Obama administration came after intelligence reports suggested Russian hacking attempted to influence the 2016 election.

Last week, the Senate introduced the Russia Sanctions Review Act, whichwould require Trump to notify Congress before he lifts sanctions tied to the invasion of Ukraine or Russia's meddling in the White House race.